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SC declines Italian marines’ pleas
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday declined applications by two Italian marines – accused of killing two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast – wherein one sought to extend his stay in Italy and the other wanted to go home to celebrate Christmas.
A bench of Chief Justice H.L. Dattu, Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice A.K.Sikri declined the application by marine Chief Master Sergeant Massimiliano Latorre for two months’ extension to stay in Italy as he has to undergo a heart surgery Jan 8.
“Sorry we can’t entertain the supplication,” Chief Justice Dattu said declining the plea.
The apex court Sep 12 had allowed Latorre to go back to Italy for his treatment, recovery and rehabilitation or four months after he had suffered a brain stroke recently.
The court also declined a request by the other marine – Salvatore Girone – to go back home to celebrate Christmas with his family.
Senior counsel Soli Sorabjee, who appeared for the Italian marines, initially urged the court to grant four months extension to Latorre but scaled it down to two months finding the court reluctant. A
However, the court said neither the investigations have been completed nor a charge sheet has been filed before the court in the matter that relates to 2012.
The court said Latorre should come back and participate in the investigations and let the charge sheet be filed in the court.
“Does it happen in any other country,” the court observed telling Sorabjee that allegations relates to murder.
Latorre along with Girone is accused of killing two Indian fishermen in February 2012 of the coast of Kerala, mistaking them for sea pirates.
The marines were serving as security personnel on Italian oil tanker MT Enrica Lexie crossing the Indian Ocean
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.